# Text to Speech - Reading Apps — Voice audio reader photo PDF

> Converts text to natural-sounding speech with multiple voices and languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksei Metelkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reading-apps/id1541108329 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksei Metelkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611949928)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2020-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reading-apps/id1541108329/reviews.md

## What is Text to Speech?

Get the most natural sounding voices for messages, navigation directions, translations, and more.

Classic Text To Speech Engine, in combination with our 50+ male/female voices portfolio of 25+ languages, allows you to read aloud texts from your e-book, navigation, translation and other apps.

About Subscription
The app contains weekly subscription at price $3.99.
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/alexapps/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/alexapps/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Natural sounding voices
- 50+ male/female voices
- 25+ languages
- Read e-books aloud
- Navigation voice output
- Translation reading

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reading-apps/id1541108329/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Плюс только в том. Что распознает с фото.

*2026-01-23*

Роботизированный текст , куча программ лучше

### 1/5 — .

*2025-05-18*

Ужасно,все лагает,озвучка не очень

### 1/5 — Too fast/Too slow

*2025-04-07*

Speed rate what am I doing to adjust it? Who knows? Never get it right!

### 5/5 — So good

*2025-03-08*

As soon as I got it I loved it

### 1/5 — Schlecht

*2024-11-13*

Man muss für Kleinigkeiten bezahlen uns einfach sehr schlecht ausgestattet

### 1/5 — Nicht kaufen

*2024-10-30*

Noch nie so schlecht eine ki etwas vorlesen gehört … lohnt sich absolut nicht das zu kaufen . Gibt es kostenlos bei Google Lens und da wird viele besser vorgelesen als hier

### 1/5 — Defekt

*2024-09-11*

Unnötig abonniert die App lässt sich nicht öffnet ganze Zeit im ladebildschirm

### 1/5 — Рекламы много

*2024-07-25, version 1.5*

Ну это полный п***ц, один голос и много рекламы

### 1/5 — Ужасно

*2024-07-05*

Приложение не работало! Подписку отменила , а деньги все равно списали, до поддержки не дописаться!Требую вернуть дс!

### 5/5 — Coller mon information pour lecture

*2024-06-26*

Avant je pouvais copier coller mon information maintenant ça inscrit écriture automatique et je n’arrive plus à insérer mon texte. Je trouve que la principale raison de mon besoin n’est plus comblé depuis ce changement. 
Je cherche à retrouver cette fonctionnalité. 

Loutsia W

## Frequently asked questions about Text to Speech

### What does this text to speech app do?

This app converts written text into natural-sounding spoken audio. It utilizes a classic Text To Speech engine combined with a portfolio of over 50 male and female voices across 25 languages to read aloud content from various applications.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include highly natural sounding voices, a wide selection of over 50 voices in more than 25 languages, and the ability to read aloud text from e-books, navigation apps, translation services, and other applications.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers a weekly subscription priced at $3.99. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase, and the subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is available on iOS devices as indicated by the mention of iTunes Account for payment and subscription management. It is designed to work with other apps on your device.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include listening to e-books hands-free, getting navigation directions read aloud, having translations spoken, and generally consuming text content without needing to read it visually, which is beneficial for multitasking or accessibility needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2024-08-15

We've updated the user consent flow and added a new feature that allows you to pause playback. Thank you for your feedback, which continues to help us enhance the app and improve your experience.

### 1.5 — 2022-09-29

This build contains support of Airpods and fixes the crash when user deletes the record.

### 1.4 — 2022-09-27

-Fixed the bug when user selected different voices, but the same voice was reading
-Fixed UI for subscribed users
-Updated UI for listening records
-Updated sorting of records, now the latest are at the top
-General updates

### 1.3 — 2021-06-19

Fixed bugs with restoring purchases in some cases and bugs with sending feedback emails. Thanks you for your feedback!

### 1.2 — 2021-03-29

Thanks for your feedback, we have improved OCR module.

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